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NEPO BABY OR SNEPO BABY

 One very funny thing about Nigerians is our ability to give a very wrong meaning to words or coining out our own word and using that word both in and out of context. A perfect example of this is “nepo & lapo babies” (our focus will be on the nepo babies)

In Nigeria, a nepo(tism) baby is a child from a VERY RICH, or in better words, a luxurious background. “Nepo baby” has, for a while now being the newest word in Nigerians’ dictionary, with us forgetting what nepotism actually is. A regular Nigerian could, in a layman’s terms, define nepotism as being wealthy. Why? This is because we have misused the word “nepotism” to the extent of taking it out of context.


Nepotism in it’s real and original sense, is a case or situation where someone (mostly family or friends) uses their influence to grant you and opportunity or a favor, whether or not you are qualified or befitting of that opportunity. 


Take for instance your mum happens to be the one in charge of cooking and sharing foods in an event. As a typical Nigerian child, what else will you be expecting from your mum’s return… despite the fact she must have treated her family well right before leaving for the event.

That right there, is nepotism 🌝

Or let’s take a peep into the real world where you happen to be in attendance of a concert or something of the sort and your friend, maybe a best friend belongs to one of the managerial team and decides to let you in to the VIP section.

That right there, is also nepotism🌚


So technically, we’ve all happened to be treated as nepo kids once or twice. And I decided with some other members of my management to coin out a word for people like us who have tasted nepotism but still have a bit of sapa in us… and that makes us SNEPO KIDS!!!

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2026 at 11:11 AM

    Ohhhh wow
    Ify I honestly didn't think of this ooo 😂🥲

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  2. GabrielJanuary 25, 2026 at 11:13 AM

    🤣🤣 snepo is actually hilarious and real! Now I know where I belong

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2026 at 11:14 AM

    What is this Big head 😭😂, this was an interesting read sha.. the end was very humorous 🌚

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  4. HIMJanuary 25, 2026 at 11:35 AM

    Make me sef go dey claim Snepo kid joor😂🙏🏽

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  5. Omogbolahan🤷‍♂️January 25, 2026 at 11:35 AM

    Sneporiciously sneppering lawa oo lol 😂.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2026 at 11:41 AM

    Wow
    I didn't even think of this😂

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2026 at 1:18 PM

    Everybody dey cruise

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  8. Nofisat OyindamolaJanuary 25, 2026 at 5:21 PM

    Snepo kids, it is then. Thank you for helping us coin the right term that we need in order to identify who we are. 😂😌🥹

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2026 at 8:39 PM

    I have really learnt a lot from this particular piece. Thank you very much ifymygirl🎀

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2026 at 11:14 AM

    I identify as a Snepo kid! 😌

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  11. BerrycutitJanuary 26, 2026 at 3:29 PM

    I'm definitely hearing this for the first time, never knew what nepotism meant until now 😅
    Which is kinda embarrassing to me but I'll rather be honest, You're gifted luv. The sky is your starting point ❤️ never stop for no one.

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  12. AnonymousApril 27, 2026 at 12:50 AM

    Wow!
    Thanks for the explanations

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